Athens (dpa) - Two earthquakes measuring magnitudes of 4.6 and 5.3 struck, within minutes of each other, the holiday island of Crete around midday on Saturday, the media reported.

The chartered cruise ship Scarlet Lady carrying mostly LGBTQ passengers reached the port of Souda on the Greek island of ...

The island has a culinary tradition as old as its ancient olive trees. Our writer savours its family-run tavernas, village bakeries and local produce ...

As the agricultural epicenter of Greece for more than 4,000 years, Crete’s generous glugs of olive oil and burbling ...

Chania is a breathtaking city on the island Crete and a perfect vacation spot with something special for every traveler.

It was located 69 km south-southwest of the city of Rethymno on the island of Crete – a tourist haven, with more than six million arrivals in 2025.

Explore the Venetian Loggia in Heraklion Crete a historic Renaissance building that reflects the island’s Venetian past with ...

Crete has been a food destination a long time in the making. Greece’s biggest island is dotted with centuries-old olive trees (including the oldest olive tree in the world still producing fruit), ...

According to the information available so far, the 37-year-old is believed to have links to individuals recently arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges.

"There won't be another generation — we're the last one." ...

The best time to visit Crete is from mid-May to June or from September to October. May brings with it warmer waters and beautiful wildflowers that can be spotted throughout the island's natural ...

Gazing towards the islet of Spinalonga from the villa’s pool terrace, I can’t help but picture the characters from Victoria ...